Freelance Mid-Level Finishing Artist

Company Description

RØERING CREATIVE KIN is a large creative agency and Level 1 B-BBEE status holder, bringing together a diverse team unified by a passion for crafting beautiful, impactful work. The agency balances bold, imaginative concepts with fast, reliable delivery on everyday creative needs. Clients range from those needing simple logos and taglines to those seeking large, multi-platform campaigns with immersive elements. The kin experience focuses on measurable impact and high-speed execution, offering explosive ideas rather than complexity. Applicants can expect a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and innovative thinking.

Role Description

The Freelance Mid-Level Finishing Artist is a full-time, hybrid role based in Boksburg, with some flexibility to work from home. This role focuses on finalizing visual assets for print, digital, and motion projects, ensuring all work meets brand guidelines, technical specifications, and quality standards. Day-to-day tasks include color correction, retouching, compositing, layout refinement, and preparing files for production and delivery. The Finishing Artist will collaborate closely with designers, art directors, and project managers to resolve technical issues, optimize workflows, and maintain consistency across campaigns. The role also involves managing deadlines, organizing project files, and proactively communicating progress and potential challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong finishing and post-production skills, including color correction, retouching, compositing, and preparing assets for print and digital output.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and finishing tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects or similar), with solid understanding of file formats and export settings.
• Knowledge of print and digital production processes, including pre-press, resolution and color profiles, layout standards, and quality control checks.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and brand guidelines, working collaboratively with creative teams to refine and elevate campaigns.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and a professional approach to feedback, remote collaboration, and client-facing work when required.
• Relevant qualification or training in graphic design, visual communication, or related field, and mid-level experience in an agency or studio environment.
• Experience with multi-platform campaigns and motion or interactive assets is an advantage, as well as familiarity with B-BBEE-conscious business environments.